Cristopher Rios Salinas — HTBAA Fall 2026
About me
I am a Bolivian software developer, entrepreneur, and interdisciplinary builder interested in creating technology that connects people, disciplines, and real-world needs.
I am a co-founder and Chief Technology Officer at GenIA App, where I work on software and artificial intelligence solutions for businesses. My work has taken me beyond writing code: I enjoy understanding how organizations operate, identifying opportunities for improvement, and turning ideas into practical tools that people can actually use.
My journey has also led me toward biotechnology and scientific collaboration. As a representative of iGEM Bolivia in Chuquisaca, I have become increasingly interested in how engineering, biology, and computation can work together to address challenges that affect communities, particularly in Latin America.
What excites me most is the process of building something that did not exist before: bringing together people with different backgrounds, learning from one another, and transforming ambitious ideas into meaningful experiments and solutions.
I believe innovation is not only about developing new technologies. It is also about making knowledge accessible, encouraging collaboration, and creating opportunities for people to participate in shaping the future.
What I bring
- Builder’s mindset: I enjoy moving from an idea to a working prototype, learning through experimentation and iteration.
- Interdisciplinary curiosity: I am motivated by the connections between software, biology, business, and society.
- Collaborative leadership: Through my work at GenIA and student scientific organizations, I have learned the importance of coordinating people, communicating ideas, and building shared momentum.
- Entrepreneurial perspective: I care about whether an innovation can become useful, sustainable, and accessible beyond the laboratory.
- Continuous learning: I am comfortable entering unfamiliar fields, asking questions, and developing the knowledge needed to contribute.
Contact info
Homework, Labs, and Projects
See the nav bar on the left to look through my work for How To Biomanufacture Almost Anything (Fall 2026)!
Building at the intersection of technology, biology, and human potential.